Description
Synonyms: Peptone from vegetable, Peptone (vegetable), No. 3, Vegetable Proteose Peptone
General description
Proteose Peptone (vegetable) is an enzymatic hydrolysate of vegetable protein and therefore an animal-free alternative to traditional peptones. It is recommended for the cultivation of fastidious pathogens and can be employed in media or bulk production of antibiotics, enzymes, veterinary preparation, bacterial toxins, etc.
Application
Proteose Peptone (vegetable) facilitates the growth of a broad range of microbes, from fastidious aerobic bacteria to yeasts and molds. It is recommended for use in media that support good growth of a large number of microorganisms including Staphylococci, Streptococci, Pneumococci, Meningococci, and Gonococci, among others which require a highly nutritious medium.
PROPERTIES
biological source
plant
Pack Size
500g
form
powder
shelf life
limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
composition
amino-nitrogen, ≥3.2%
total nitrogen (N), ≥11%
impurities
≤12% ash
loss
≤6% loss on drying
pH
6.6±0.5 (25 °C, 2% in H2O)
solubility
H2O: 2%, clear, yellow
application(s)
food and beverages
vitamins, nutraceuticals, and natural products
microbiology
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